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Scholarships and Grants for the Nontraditional Student

Do you want to return to Missouri State to finish your degree but need some financial assistance? To see if you qualify, call 417-836-6929.

Return to Learn Scholarships

Each fall and spring semester, the Office of Adult Student Services awards a limited number of the "Return to Learn Scholarships" for undergraduate students 25 years of age or older. This scholarship will be awarded to adult undergraduate students (degree or non-degree seeking) entering college for the first time or returning after an absence of three years or longer. The scholarship is intended for adult/non-traditional students who exhibit outstanding potential for academic success at Missouri State University. The $1000 scholarship is applied to the recipient's account over two semesters if all criteria have been met.

The “Continuation Scholarship” is available for students who have successfully satisfied the requirements for the “Return to Learn Scholarship" as a way to reward them for their successes in their first two semesters of college work and as an incentive to continue to meet their educational needs. This $2000 scholarship is applied to the recipient's account over two semesters if all criteria have been met.

Return to Learn Scholarship Eligibility:

To qualify for the first part of the two-semester scholarship, applicants must:

Be 25 years of age or older

Be enrolled in the first or second semester of his/her first college experience (excluding summer session) or be returning after an absence of three years or more (no transferable credits earned from any institution for at least 3 years)

Click on the General and Department Scholarship Application link on the Financial Aid channel.

Click on Start Application, complete the online application.

Applications are submitted online and are due March 1st.

COB Nontraditional Student Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time COB major. One scholarship should go to a non-traditional student. Based on that first preference should go to entering freshman, second preference should go to lower-division students, and third preference should go to upper-division students. Student must show promise for academic success, and student must have financial need. Scholarship is administered by the College of Business.

Dr. John S. Bowdidge Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time sophomore or greater, majoring in the Finance and General Business Department. Student must have an overall GPA of 3.25 and financial need. Preference is given to nontraditional students or a student with an interest in international business. Scholarship is administered by the Department of Finance and General Business.

Fran and Cliff Whipple Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student in good academic standing that demonstrates financial need. Student must be female, with first preference going to a nontraditional student and/or a Native American student. This is a nondepartmental scholarship.

James W. Gardner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student that is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Preference will be given to non-traditional students. Scholarship administered by the Department of Technology & Construction Management.

Mary C. Schulte Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate student pursuing the Industrial/organizational Psychology Track in the Masters in Psychology program. Preference given for financial need, non-traditional students, and single parents. Scholarship administered by the Psychology Department.

Mary Margaret Long Hickman History Scholarship

Awarded annually to a History major enrolled in 6 hours. Award will be made with regard to financial need. Preference given to women over 30 years of age returning to school that are not members or affiliate members of educational labor unions. Scholarship administered by the History Department.

Nontraditional Student Assist Fund

This scholarship is awarded annually to a nontraditional student that is also a single mother. This is a nondepartmental scholarship.

Ronald and Carol Bottin Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a fulltime undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management. Incoming freshman will be considered based on high school academic performance and leadership, while current students must have an overall GPA of 3.0. Preference should go to nontraditional students and single parents. Scholarship is administered by the College of Business.

William E. Albertson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in at least 3 hours seeking a Masters in Education. Consideration based on academic performance. Must have one year experience teaching and a teaching certificate. Preference given to non-traditional students. Awards made with regard for financial need. Scholarship is administered by the College of Education.

Winnie Lawrence Clark Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a full-time student seeking a degree in English BSEd or Speech or Theatre Education that has an overall GPA of 2.75. Preference will be given to non-traditional students and single parents. Awards made with regard for financial need. Scholarship is administered by the College of Arts & Letters.